DINING IN CORONADO AND SAN DIEGO

Loews Coronado Bay Resort:

Azzura Point – Award-winning California cuisine is served with endless views of the San Diego skyline, Coronado Bridge and Coronado Bay.  Offers seasonal chef menus and is also known as a top choice for wine lovers.  Dinner:  Thursday – Saturday 6:00 p.m.  – 10:00 p.m.  Lounge:  Open at 5:30 p.m. with live entertainment 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.  Reservations are recommended - 619/424-4000, ext. 6300. 

Market Café – Savor the flavor of San Diego with salads, pastas, pizza, seafood and other favorites.  Open daily 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Sunday Breakfast Brunch:  8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  For reservations, call 619/424-4444. 

La Cantina Bar and Grill – South-of-the-border meals and legendary margaritas are on tap at this lively poolside eatery.  Open seasonally. 

Cays Lounge – Inventive appetizers and small plates featuring Market Café and Azzura Point favorites.  Open Tuesday – Saturday 2:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.  Lunch:  Tuesday – Saturday 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bay Beach Café
1201 1st Street
Coronado
619/435-4900
www.baybeachcafe.com

Strategically located overlooking San Diego Bay and the city’s wonderful skyline.  Navy ships, pleasure boats and playful seagulls are part of the scenery which add to the enjoyable experience while taking in a leisurely lunch, happy hour, dinner or weekend breakfast.  Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Friday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Dinner prices start at $11.95.

Coronado Brewing Co.
170 Orange Avenue
Coronado
619/437-4452
www.coronadobrewingcompany.com

The Coronado Brewing Co. welcomes you to come and enjoy quality handcrafted beers and delicious food in a casual family environment.  Join us for a refreshing pint while you order a signature pizza or calzones from the wood-fired oven or choose from a wide selection of fresh seafood, steaks, pastas and dining specials.  Open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. until closing.  Dinner parties will be seated on a first come basis after 4:00 p.m.  Prices $9.95 - $19.95.

Crown Bistro
520 Orange Avenue
Coronado
619/435-3678
www.crownbistro.com

The Crown Bistro Restaurant is centrally located within the beach resort community of Coronado Island.  Just a pleasant walk just from the beach, The Hotel Coronado, and the Old Ferry Landing.  The Crown Bistro is an intimate local restaurant known for excellent cuisine featuring Gourmet French/American entrees.  The Bistro is open for breakfast (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.), lunch (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and dinner (5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.).  Reservations suggested.  Prices $10.50 - $19.00. 

1500 Ocean
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado
619/522-8490
www.hoteldel.com

1500 Ocean restaurant and bar features glowing sunset colors, beautiful dark wood accents, warm lighting and the comfortable elegance found in a beachfront cabana setting.  The arrival experience begins on the terrace entrance overlooking the Pacific.  The terrace also offers a one-of-a-kind, intimate outdoor dining venue.  The menu showcases the freshest Southland Coastal cuisine, with selections from Santa Ynez to Cabo San Lucas.  Open nightly 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.  Bar hours:  5:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.  Reservations required.  Prices $27.00 - $42.00.

Il Fornaio
1333 1st Street
Coronado
619/437-4911
www.ilfornaio.com

The menus are developed collectively by the company’s two-dozen Italian chef-partners and are based on authentic Italian recipes.  The core lunch and dinner menus include a selection of antipasti, soups, salads, wood-fired pizza, housemade pastas, grilled and rotisserie roasted meats and a wide variety of desserts.  Open Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Prices $11.50 - $29.95. 

Mexican Village Restaurant
120 Orange Avenue
Coronado
619/435-1822

Historic landmark restaurant serving delicious Mexican cuisine with your choice of dining in the inner courtyard or outdoor patio. 

Peohe’s
1201 1st Street
Coronado
619/437-4474
www.peohes.com

Located at the water’s edge in Coronado Ferry Landing, Peohe’s is certain is surpass your expectations with exceptional food, warm-friendly service and breathtaking views of the downtown San Diego skyline and San Diego Bay.  Lunch Monday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Dinner and Sushi Bar Monday – Friday 5:30 p.m., Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 4:30 p.m.; Brunch Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  Reservations suggested.  Prices $16.95 - $79.95. 

Prince of Wales
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado
619/522-8490
www.hoteldel.com

Lush green lawns, beautiful flower arrangements, candlelit tables, live jazz and piano music, and a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean make this restaurant a must for starry-eyed lovers.  Add to that Chef Aaron's traditional cuisine, and you couldn't possibly ask for anything more.  Grilled Greater Omaha Angus Filet, Pan Roasted Leg Of Lamb, Oven Roasted Pacific Wild King Salmon and other such delicacies fill the menu. There's also fine wine from different corners of the world.  Open Tuesday – Sunday 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steak House
939 4th Avenue
San Diego
619/702-8464
www.reidogado.net

The Churraso (Brazilian barbeque) is a traditional feast that has been celebrated in Brazil for centuries.  There are more than 40 different salads, side dishes and meat selections served.  The passador (meat waiter) will come to your table with different types of selections of meat at a time.  The meat will be sliced off the skewer down to your plate.  This will continue when you place a green chip by your plate and by turning the chip over to red, this will signal that you are done.  Hours Sunday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Rhinoceros Café & Grille
1166 Orange Avenue
Coronado
619/435-2121
www.rhinocafe.com

The finest in American Bistro cooking, celebrating its 11th year, the Rhinoceros Café & Grille is a standout favorite of both locals and visitors alike.  The café is truly a unique Coronado dining experience.  A recipient of many dining and travel recommendations, the Rhinoceros Café & Grille serves constant, consistent, simple, well-prepared foods.  Open daily for lunch 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; nightly for dinner 5:00 p.m. to close.  Dinner reservations suggested.  Prices $11.95 - $25.95. 

Sevilla Restaurant & Tapas Bar
555 4th Avenue
San Diego
619/233-5979
www.cafesevilla.com

This intensely romantic restaurant offers outstanding Tapas—small, savory dishes served as appetizers or as an entire meal.  Dinner Sunday – Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.; Club seven days a week; Tapas Bar Music Sunday – Thursday 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.  Prices$16.50 - $29.95.

Sheerwater
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado
619/522-8490
www.hoteldel.com

Sheerwater offers California coastal cuisine; regional specialties that emphasize bold flavors, tantalizing spices and seasonally inspired menus.  Signature entrees are prepared in the exhibition oven.  Serving breakfast, lunch, light fare and dinner daily.  Dinner prices $25.00 - $32.50.